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Simon Meechan & Liam Beard

ITV's Love Island to return early 2020 for new winter series on the opposite side of the world

After hitting record viewing figures this year, ITV's Love Island will be giving viewers two series in 2020.

Before the summer series returns next year, there will be a new winter series on screens in early 2020.

Contestants will head off to far-flung South Africa in search of winter sun and, of course, in search of love, reports the Chronicle Live.

ITV bosses have spotted a gap in the market after the cancellation of Big Brother this winter.

Paul Mortimer, head of digital channels and acquisitions at ITV, said: "Off the back of a record-breaking year, we're delighted to be bringing an extra series of our biggest and sunniest show to the 2020 schedule.

Islanders will be going to find love this winter (ITV)

"Love Island has proven yet again to be the perfect format that engages younger audiences.

"In response to this viewer appetite, a new batch of young singletons will deliver some highly anticipated post-Christmas romance and drama from our new and luxurious location."

With audiences reaching six million, bosses will be hoping the long winter nights will draw even more viewers in.

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